Crochet Kids Granny Stripe Hat

The Crochet Kids Granny Stripe Hat is the perfect accessory to keep your little one warm and stylish during the cold weather! With its bright colors and cozy design, this hat is sure to brighten up any outfit and bring a smile to your child's face. Handcrafted with love and attention to detail, it's not just a hat – it's a handmade treasure that will make your child stand out in the best way possible. So, why not add a touch of charm and warmth to your child's wardrobe with this adorable Granny Stripe Hat? They'll thank you for it!

Yarn: Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice in Charcoal, Loops & Threads Soft Classics in Taupe, Lion Brands Jeans in Topstitch, Lion Brand Heartland in Canyonlands, Lion Brand Wool-Ease in Forest Green

Crochet hook: Sizes U.S. G/6 (4 mm) and U.S. H/8 (5 mm) crochet hook

Gauge: 13 sc and 14 rows = 4 inches with larger hook.

Sizes: 2/4 years old, 5/7 years old

Abbreviations:

• Cluster: Yoh and draw up a loop. Yoh and draw through
• 2 loops on hook) 3 times in indicated space or stitch. Yoh and draw through all loops on hook.
• Dcfp: Yoh and draw up a loop around post of stitch at front of work, inserting hook from right to left. (Yoh and draw through 2 loops on hook) twice.

Pattern instructions:

Beg at top of crown, with A and larger hook, ch 4. Join in ring with sl st in first ch.

Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as dc). 2 dc in ring. (Ch 2. 3 dc in ring) 3 times. Ch 2. Join with sl st to top of ch 3. Break A.

Round 2: Join B with sl st in any ch-2sp. Ch3. (Yoh and draw up a loop. Yoh and draw through 2 loops on hook) twice in same sp as last sl st. Yoh and draw through all loops on hook – beg cluster made. Ch 1. Cluster in same sp as last sl st. *Ch 1. Skip next dc. Cluster in next dc. Ch 1. (Cluster. Ch 1. Cluster) in next ch-2 sp. Rep from * twice more. Ch 1. Skip next dc. Cluster in next dc. Ch 1. Join with sl st to top of beg cluster. 12 clusters. Break B.

Round 3: Join C with sl st to first ch-1 sp of last rnd. (Beg cluster. Ch 1. Cluster) in same ch-1 sp. *(Ch 1. Cluster in next ch-1 sp) twice. Ch 1.** (Cluster. Ch 1. Cluster) in next ch-1 sp. Rep from * twice more, then from *to**once. Join with sl st to top of beg cluster. 16 clusters. Break C.

Round 4: Join D with sl st to first ch-1 sp of last rnd. (Beg cluster. Ch 1. Cluster) in same ch-1 sp. *Ch 1. Cluster in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1.** (Cluster. Ch 1. Cluster) in next ch-1 sp. Rep from * 6 times more, then from * to ** once. Join with sl st to top of beg cluster. 24 clusters. Break D.

Size 2/4 only: Round 5: Join E with sl st to first ch-1 sp of last rnd. Beg cluster in same ch-1 sp. *Ch 1. Cluster in next ch-1 sp. Rep from * around, ending with ch 1. Join with sl st to top of beg cluster. Break E.

Size 6/8 only: Round 5: Join E with sl st to first ch-1 sp of last rnd. (Beg cluster. Ch 1. Cluster) in same ch-1 sp. *(Ch 1. Cluster in next ch-1 sp) 5 times. Ch 1.** (Cluster. Ch 1. Cluster) in next ch-1 sp. Rep from * twice more, then from * to ** once. Join with sl st to top of beg cluster. 28 clusters. Break E.

Both sizes: Round 6: Join F with sl st to first ch-1 sp of last rnd. Beg cluster in same ch-1 sp. *Ch 1. Cluster in next ch-1 sp. Rep from * around, ending with ch 1. Join with sl st to top of beg cluster. Break A.

Rounds 7 through 12: Rep 6th rnd working each rnd in color sequence as follows: A, B, C, D, and E ending 12th rnd with join D with sl st to top of beg cluster.

Cuff: Change to smaller hook.

Round 1: With D,ch1.1 sc in same sp as last sl st. *(1 sc in next ch-1 sp. 1 sc in next cluster) twice. 2 sc in next ch-1 sp. 1 sc in next cluster. Rep from*to last 5 (7) sts. (1sc in next ch-1sp. 1 sc in next cluster) 2 (3) time(s). 2 (1) sc in last ch-1 sp. 56 (64) sts.

Round 2: Ch 2 (counts as hdc). *1 dcfp around post of next sc. 1 hdc in next sc. Rep from * to last sc. 1 dcfp around post of last sc. Join with sl st to top of ch 2.

Round 3: Ch 2 (counts as hdc). *1 dcfp around post of next dcfp. 1 hdc in next hdc. Rep from * to last dcfp. 1 dcfp around post of last dcfp. Join with sl st to top of ch 2.

Round 4: Same as 3rd rnd. Fasten off. Weave in ends.